Blog
The Northwest Mountain MSDC blog includes updates from the council along with highlights of certified MBEs, corporate and public agency members, as well as the latest perspectives and news in the supplier diversity space.
ASRC Industrial Holds Supplier Event With the NWMMSDC
On Friday, January 22nd, the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council supported ASRC Industrial and its subsidiary RSI in sourcing the right MBE partners for an upcoming Sound Transit project. We would like to thank all MBEs that made their way out to...
The NWMMSDC Attends Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2025 Economic Outlook And Announces Partnership with the PSBJ
The NWMMSDC was honored with an invite by the Puget Sound Business Journal to its 2025 Economic Outlook on Thursday, January 16. The NWMMSDC team attended the luncheon at the Seattle Convention Center to listen to fascinating panels from leaders in finance,...
NWMMSDC’s Year-End Meeting: A Platform for Connection and Discussion Among Minority-Owned Businesses and Corporate Members
On Friday morning, December 13, the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (NWMMSDC) held its Year-End Meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel, bringing together minority-owned businesses and corporate members for a reflective and forward-looking discussion...
NWMMSDC Supports the Seattle Mariners at the Mariners Diverse Vendor Fair
The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (NWMMSDC) is proud to have supported our corporate member, the Seattle Mariners, at the Mariners Diverse Vendor Fair on Wednesday, December 11. Our Project Coordinator Kahdijah Lozada and Marketing and...
A Letter from the President of the NWMMSDC: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Toward 2025
As I am concluding my first year as President and CEO of the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council, I am honored to reflect on all we have achieved together in 2024. This year has been a year full of challenges, strengthened partnerships, and...
NWMMSDC Supports University of Washington Minority Business Executive Program (MBEP)
Since 2008, the Minority Business Executive Program (MBEP) at the University of Washington has been a catalyst for empowering diverse-owned businesses to thrive in competitive markets. This impactful program is made possible through the collaboration of the University...
2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Unique, Thoughtful Gifts That Support Minority-Owned Businesses
The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year—and they can also be the most frantic and stressful time of the year. With an estimated $16.6 billion in retail sales during the holiday season in the United States in 2023 (US Census Bureau, 2024), the numbers...
Lanier’s Fine Candies: Handcrafted, All-Natural Brittle Made with Passion and Tradition
Watching Herman Lanier make his candy is like witnessing passion materialize into something truly delicious. His all-natural, preservative-free, small-batch brittle has been a cherished delight for over 13 years now, rooted in a recipe passed down from his Aunt...
NWMMSDC Supports Minority-Owned Businesses at Seattle’s Reverse Vendor Trade Show
Our Manager of Certification, Armando Guerrero, represented the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (NWMMSDC) at the City of Seattle’s Reverse Vendor Trade Show on Wednesday! This annual event is a unique opportunity for minority-owned businesses...
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Honoring Indigenous Contributions and Highlighting Native American-Owned Businesses at NWMMSDC
In November, we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month. A time to recognize the rich history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people in the United States, this month pays tribute to the traditions, resilience, impact, and diversity of Native...